Happy Tuesday... it's David. Today is July 30th, 2024Throwback Tuesday: Above is a picture of Betty Pryor appearing on the Price is Right in 1983. Betty still lives in Gastonia and is a member of Loray Baptist Church. Be sure to spay and neuter those dogs and cats!
Today's weather:Today will be times of clouds and sun with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm, mainly later; humid and warmer The high will be 88.Tonight there will be low clouds and a stray thunderstorm , with a low of 70.
Gaston County's most expensive real estate listing EVER
Do you have an extra $6 million lying around? This active listing on Beaty Road in Gastonia has set the record for luxury listings at $6,000,000.
The 9,824 square foot mansion sits on 55 acres and includes:
five bedrooms
seven bathrooms
library
pool
carriage house
outdoor pavilion
6 car garage
deer sanctuary
ponds and trails
3200 Beaty Rd. Gastonia, NCMore...
Belmont Big Lots to remain open...for nowRetailer Big Lots says they are closing 35 to 40 stores in 2024, while opening just 3. The Belmont store appears safe at this point, although the discount retailer has been having difficulties. In its quarterly report from June, Big Lots stated there is a "significant likelihood" it won't be able to pay its debt within the next year, raising "substantial doubt" about its "ability to continue."Big Lots currently has 1,389 stores across 48 states.
Aloha Poke Bowl now open in Dallas
Aloha Poke Bowl is now open in Dallas at 109 East Trade Street, across the street from the old jail.Their hours are
12 AM til9 PM - Monday,
9 AM til 9 PM - Tuesday through Saturday
Gastonia's Recore Electric 4th largest in Charlotte MetroEmployee owned Recore Electric of Gastonia is the Charlotte Metro's 4th largest electircal contractor, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. Founded by Michael Recore in 1981, the company does industrial electrical, industrial automation, security and communication systems, engineering, service and maintenance, and life safety systems.They have 248 local employees.Wise Electric Control/Mister Sparky in Cherryvile was listed at number 22, and Dallas Electrical in Gastonia was listed at number 25.
Medical office building being built n front of the Holiday Inn Express in Belmont
Looks like (another) medical office building is being built in front of the Holiday Inn Express on Hwy 273 going into Mount Holly. We were hoping it was something more fun, like almost anything else. But that's progress...
Belmont Police launching "At-risk Resident" programBelmont has launched a program to help officers know what they are dealing with when making emergency calls or well checks. Citizens are invited to upload information about themselves or loved ones that have, autism, dementia, health conditions or disabilities. A picture can also be added.“We only have very limited information and we have to make those decisions, very rapidly,” explained Belmont Police Lieutenant Tony Cape. “I think often people forget that law enforcement officers don’t have the luxury of knowing all the things everybody finds out after an incident occurs.” “We get out and we can recognize that that person is in our database, and that person has autism, we might approach that person differently than we would somebody else and we’ll be able to make a little bit better connection because we would know their name, right and that might bring some of their tensions down,” said Cape.More info...
The Sumner Group receives national awardsGastonia's Sumner Group has received national awards for a campaign they did for CarolinaEast Healthcare System in New Bern NC. The campaigns included print, outdoor, radio and TV.Congrats guys!
Built in 1925, renovated in 1945, 2024 cool, $389,500
Historical York Chester area home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, wrap around porch, 10 ft ceilings downstairs, hardwood floors, over half acre private lot with NO HOA. Brand new roof, oversized gutters, downspouts installed June 2024. Complete interior paint. All windows and exterior have been completely reconditioned. Washer and dryer to convey. Floored attic area for storage. Updated electrical and plumbing. Detached wired 2 car garage with living space above the garage for the new owner to make it their own space. Close to downtown Gastonia and the FUSE District. There are assistance programs available for the purchase of this home!Info...
Another building in downtown Gastonia being renovated- we love it!
At Oak Ridge Dental Arts, we are dedicated to caring for your family as we care for our own families. With years of experience and state-of-the-art dental technology we help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve. We ensure the best possible dental experience with friendly, personalized care in a comfortable environment. If you haven’t been to the dentist in the past six months or you are interested in enhancing your smile, give us a call. With one visit you’ll see why so many families in your neighborhood trust Oak Ridge Dental Arts with all their dental needs.
Why consider Camelot Meadows for your loved one's funeral?Funeral and memorial services are changing, becoming more personalized and eco-friendly. We can provide a unique setting and a return to nature in our beautiful bamboo forest. Services can include a favorite meal, beverage, and music of the loved one, in our venue. We encourage the inclusion of the loved one's pet.Info...
Gastonian Halls event venue now openGastonian Halls event venue is now open in downtown Gastonia at 181 West Main Avenue. The name comes from a old movie theater that was once in Gastonia, the Gastonian Theater."So what we are going to have is probably the number one venue hall in not only Gaston County, but Charlotte too, because it's over 24,000 square feet, Each room is like 5,000 (square feet). So if you want to have 100 people or 500 people, it would accommodate that." said manager Tom McPhaul.The building has a dance floor, a kitchen, a portable bar, and sound and light systems."Our main purpose is to rent the building and furnish the table and chairs, so you can have your own caterers come in, Even though they're large rooms, even when you have a small group, it feels intimate." said McPhaul.
Miami Fusion Cafe
Gaston College baseball ranked # 1 for first time this year
When Shohn Doty became Gaston College's head baseball coach in the summer, he was convinced the school could be successful on a regional and national level.
Based on the Rhinos' success, boy was he ever right.
Not only has Gaston College had an impressive 142-30 record in its three seasons since the school restarted athletics, it has gained national rankings each season capped by the school's historic first No. 1 ranking.
A preseason No. 14 ranking sure seemed low after Gaston College won three of four games against national power (and No. 5-ranked) Walters State in the second weekend of the regular season gave an indication of future success.
By the end of February, the Rhinos were ranked No. 2 nationally in the midst of a school-record 26-game winning streak - and eventually became No. 1 in all national polls.
First ranked in the top spot by Dream Big Athletics on March 11, Gaston College would eventually be ranked No. 1 in the National Junior College Athletic Association poll on March 25.
The Rhinos would be ranked No. 1 by the NJCAA in four polls, Dream Big Athletics in five polls and 2-Year Baseball in two polls.
Gaston College would eventually finish 51-8 overall, 20-4 in Region 10 and No. 11 in the final poll.
Gaston College softball had a killer season
Gaston College's softball team had high expectations entering the 2024 season after making the National Junior College Athletic Association World Series in 2023.
Despite not getting as far this season, a 49-9 overall record, the school's first mention in the NJCAA poll and another Region 10 regular season title indicated more success for coach Mike Steuerwald's program.
The Rhinos had an 18-2 start that included a 15-game winning streak that garnered votes in the NJCAA poll for the first time on Feb. 26; Gaston College received votes in eight more polls including the final one of the season.
Gaston College then gained national and regional respect by splitting a pair of doubleheaders against Division II national power Louisburg, including an 11-9 come-from-behind road win in eight innings late in the season.
The Rhinos would finish 14-2 to win the Region 10 regular season title before finishing as tourney runner-up to second-place Florence-Darlington Tech; The Stingers had gave Gaston College its only four defeats against Region 10 Division I competition.
Seven Gaston College softball players were honored on the All-Region 10 team - Abigail Brewton (pitcher), Grace Kealy (infield), Gabrielle Porterfield (outfield) and Emma Ghorley (utility) were named to the first team with Skye Harrington (catcher), Alayna Patrick (infield) and Kendall Bradshaw (outfield) named to the second team.
Later, three Rhinos were named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) 2024 All-South team - Alayna Patrick (second base) was a first team selection and Abigail Brewton (pitcher) and Grace Kealy (third baseman) were second team selections. And Kealy also was named NFCA All-American as an "At-Large third baseman" second team selection.
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Shelli's She Shed is a home decor boutique full of floral stems & arrangements and unique, vintage, antique, retro, farmhouse styles and the perfect gift items.New Hours: Fri & Sat 10am-4pm980-318-3816106 W Dallas Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Check us out!
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Gaston County JobsFBI Special Agent $81-$127k, FedEx Ground Driver $800-$1000 week, Digital Designer $32-$45 hr, Animal Care Specialist $17-$29 hr , and more...Info...
